East Africa boasts one of the longest histories of humankind. From hominid origins to the present, people have roamed, interacted with one another, and influenced the environment in innumerable ways. To teach about the archaeology of East Africa is to engage with the deepest history of humankind, from Hominin evolution to historical archaeology and the archaeology of listening. Each topic has developed its own peculiar and complex analytical methodologies that require varied resources and degrees of intensity and investment in training and mentoring. This review discusses advances made over the past two decades in the research and dissemination of archaeological knowledge about East Africa. Beyond the major issues that stimulate scientific research and debates, what debates have been settled? Which emerging threats must East African archaeologists overcome to ensure a sustained practice of archaeology in the future?

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东非考古学的当前主题


东非拥有人类历史最悠久的地区之一。从原始人类起源到现在，人们一直在漫游、相互交流，并以无数种方式影响着环境。教授东非考古学就是接触人类最深刻的历史，从古人类进化到历史考古学和聆听考古学。每个主题都发展了自己独特而复杂的分析方法，需要不同的资源以及培训和指导的强度和投资。这篇综述讨论了过去二十年在东非考古知识研究和传播方面取得的进展。除了激发科学研究和争论的重大问题之外，还有哪些争论已经得到解决？东非考古学家必须克服哪些新出现的威胁，以确保未来考古学的持续实践？